C**n Rapids Tree Lighting Festival 2024
The community turned out over the weekend for the C**n Rapids Tree Lighting Festival! The annual outdoor event culminates in a tree lighting and fireworks! CTN's Steve Antus was there.
Firefighters Throw Pizza Party for Poster Contest Winners
The winners of the annual Fire Prevention Week Poster Contest took a trip to the new fire station this week for a Pizza Party. CTN's Steve Antus was there.
City Council Recap (12/3/24 Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL RECAP: The City Council approves the 2025 budget and tax levy, an ordinance regulating where cannabis businesses can set up shop, and CR's Sports Bar makes a big donation to local public safety agencies!
Holiday Donations Accepted at City Facilities Through Dec. 17
The "Season of Giving" is underway and you can help others in need by donating to several different organizations. Donations are being collected at various City facilities through Tuesday, Dec. 17.
More info:
https://www.coonrapidsmn.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3939
New Outdoor Pavilion at Adams Elementary School
Families of students at Adams Elementary gathered under the new outdoor pavilion recently for a ribbon-cutting to christened the new structure. CTN's Steve Antus was there.
Centerpiece Arrives for 2024 Tree Lighting Festival
A big sign this week that the C**n Rapids Tree Lighting Festival is almost here! This morning, crews moved the centerpiece of the celebration into place. The tree will be lit up on Saturday, December 14.
More info:
https://www.coonrapidsmn.gov/1378/Community-Tree-Lighting-Festival
Business Spotlight: Fantastic Sams
In this month's Business Spotlight, we check out the Fantastic Sams in Foley Plaza, which moved into a new space a few doors down from its old home this past summer.
Seasons Dinner Theatre Returns to Bunker Hills
After more than a decade at Majestic Oaks, The Seasons Dinner Theatre has returned to Bunker Hills in time for their annual Christmas show. CTN's Steve Antus has details.
City Council Recap (11/19/24 Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL RECAP: Street reconstruction plans for 2025, speed studies planned on two different roadways in C**n Rapids and a proclamation for Small Business Saturday!
Season of Giving Kick Off Event Moving to Ice Center
Ring in the Season of Giving with a Kick Off event on Sunday, Nov. 24 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Featuring new activities alongside the Toys for Joy Skate, this event is the start of C**n Rapids Season of Giving donation drives to support local charities and programs, so bring a donatable item!
https://www.coonrapidsmn.gov/1520/Season-of-Giving-Kick-Off-Toys-for-Joy-S
Enter the 2024 Holiday Lighting Contest
The holiday season is here! Enter the 2024 Holiday Lighting Contest sponsored by the C**n Rapids Arts Commission.